“ The phenomenon of constitution is an important manifestation of human life activities, referring to the morphological structure, physiological functions, and psychological state formed during the life process of the human body based on innate endowment and acquired factors.”
Damp-heat constitution is a type of constitution characterized by both phlegm-dampness and heat. Individuals with damp-heat constitution tend to sweat easily, have poor fluid mobility within the body, and their skin is prone to infections and inflammation. In a normal human body, fluids flow like clear water, but when damp-heat accumulates, they become sticky and less mobile, leading to a higher susceptibility to infections in the body or skin. People with damp-heat constitution dislike hot and humid weather because it makes them feel extremely uncomfortable. For example, during a hot summer day, if it suddenly rains, the humidity increases significantly while the temperature remains high, causing the skin to feel sticky and the internal heat to be trapped, as if a layer of glue has formed on the surface. This is the damp-heat constitution.
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Symptoms of Damp-Heat Constitution
Oily sensation on the face or nose, prone to acne or boils, bitter taste in the mouth or unusual oral odor, sticky and unsatisfactory stools, a feeling of incomplete bowel movement, irritability, red tongue body, yellow and greasy coating, oily hair, these should not be considered as different problems in the body; they actually point to one phenomenon, which is that you have a damp-heat constitution. There are many causes for this constitution, such as a preference for greasy, sweet, or heavily flavored foods, excessive stress, frequent exposure to cold air conditioning, genetic factors, a tendency to consume rich and fatty foods, and long-term alcohol consumption. Individuals with damp-heat constitution are prone to diseases such as acne, boils, jaundice, recurrent oral ulcers, and eczema.
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Regulation Methods
Dietary Regulation It is advisable to consume more of sweet and cold foods such as red beans (chi xiao dou), mung beans (lü dou), celery (qincai), cucumbers (huanggua), and lotus root (ou) while reducing the intake of mutton (yangrou), leeks (jiucai), ginger (jiang), chili (la jiao), pepper (hu jiao), and prickly ash (hua jiao), as well as spicy, warming foods like hot pot, fried, and barbecued foods.
Living Regulation Avoid staying up late, especially during the hot and humid summer season, and reduce outdoor activities. Avoid living in low-lying and damp areas.
Exercise Regulation It is suitable to engage in high-intensity and high-volume exercises, such as middle-distance running, swimming, and hiking.
